Theater and Movies

Details: Written by By JAKE COYLE; Published: 22 April 2021

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, in a scene from "Sonic the Hedgehog." Last year, “Sonic the Hedgehog” became the genre’s highest grosser; a sequel is already under way. (Paramount Pictures/Sega of America via AP)

Hollywood is increasingly viewing video games as one of the ripest, richest veins of intellectual property outside of comic books.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 April 2021

The evennt features musical performances by Angélique Kidjo, Aurora, José González, Maggie Rogers, My Morning Jacket, Rostam, Valerie June, Willie Nelson, Yo-Yo Ma, and Ziggy Marley

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 March 2021

The film about Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party will be offered Friday, March 26

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 March 2021

The Seattle International Film Festival will run from Thursday, April 8 to Sunday, April 18

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 March 2021

Damien Geter, Artistic Advisor, Curator of Journey to Justice. (Photo by Rachel Hadiashar)

Virtual production of six compositions about love, justice, and experiences of being a Black American will debut April 16

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 February 2021

Julius Caesar is streaming March 1 through 27, 2021on OSF’s digital platform, O! (image/OSF)

Season features an abundance of programming, including favorites from OSF archives streaming on demand, breakthrough original works on digital platform O!, and four onstage productions, along with outdoor community performances

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 February 2021

(image courtesy NWFC & PAM)

Steve McQueen, Garrett Bradley, Gus Van Sant, Mollye Asher, and Alex Bulkley honored at the virtual ceremony to be held March 4, presented by the Portland Art Museum & Northwest Film Center on March 4

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 12 February 2021

Stacy Osei-Kuffour is the first Black woman to write a Marvel Studios film (photo via Twitter)

New York playwright Stacey Osei-Kuffour will pen the new film starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali

Portland Center Stage

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 February 2021

Anya Pearson

Portland Center Stage Commissions Four New Plays From Celebrated Writers Brittany K. Allen, Christina Anderson, Christopher Chen, and Portland-based Anya Pearson

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 November 2020

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